Ingredients

• 1-1/4  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2  cup oat bran
• 1/4  cup sugar
• 1  package active dry yeast
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 1-3/4  cups milk
• 2  eggs
• 1/3  cup cooking oil
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
•   Maple-flavored syrup (optional)

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, cornmeal, oat bran, sugar, active dry yeast, and salt. Add the milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Beat with a rotary beater or an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute or until batter is thoroughly combined. Cover and let batter stand for 1 hour at room temperature or until bubbly and slightly thickened.

2. To prepare waffles, stir batter. Pour onto grids of a preheated, lightly greased waffle maker. (Use either a conventional or Belgian waffle maker. Check manufacturer's directions for amount of batter to use.) Close lid. Bake waffles according to manufacturer's directions. Remove waffles from grid with a fork. Repeat with remaining waffle batter. Serve hot waffles immediately with maple syrup, if desired. Makes 12 to 14 (6-1/2-inch) waffles.

Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare as above. Cover batter loosely and chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours or until mixture is bubbly and slightly thickened. Before using, allow batter to stand at room temperature for 1 hour.